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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
1
A testimonial proclaims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a powerful nerve tonic that strengthens nerves, reduces strain, and aids restful sleep. Levy Williams from Boston Georgia credits it with curing epileptic fits after prior physician help failed.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop cough remedy as safe for mothers to use with infants and claims it calms coughs without opium or harsh ingredients. It also promotes Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup by The Hedges Drug Co as a cold cure through its laxative action.
Letter appeals to teachers and pupils countywide to enter grains garments and other farm projects in a nationwide exposition. It notes premiums for junior and industrial classes, urges contacting Fred C. Palin for exhibit lists, and highlights broad support from officials and governors.
Transactions in Fountain county real estate this past week list transfers prepared for The Republican. Names include Wm Nenais Daniel Morris Jacob V Philpott Iosm Allen J W Whickar guardian J W Lake Riverside E M Laird Aughe Fenton Attica Hillsboro Jewell Tinsley Hillsboro Celia C Smith Robert Summers Jacob Yerkes Margaretha Schulenberg, with parcels in Covington Jackson and Coving. dollar amounts mostly $1 to $1600.
Advertisement notes a monthly excursion train via the Wabash line departing the 1st and 8th Tuesdays to western regions at a very low rate. For details, contact ED W Richerson and view the premium chart.
Health warning on kidney function notes kidneys filter blood every three minutes and warn that neglected kidney trouble causes aches rheumatism and uric acid buildup. It links kidney disease to rapid heartbeats and a heavy heart from thick blood and describes urinary symptoms as early signs.
Indiana temperance factions celebrate the county local option law as a landmark victory. The decisive majority vote boosts Republicans and challenges Democrats and brewers. The piece urges continued effort in the campaign and calls on voters to support the ruling in upcoming elections. An advertisement for Kodol digestive aid follows.
A 60 acre farm near the court house is offered with 4 acres rural home, barn, running water and improvements. A two story frame residence with two lots on East Washington street and a two story brick business room at the northwest square corner. Also an ad for Kno NaIy a Laxative Cough Syrup noting its non constipating relief and throat healing properties sold by Hedzea Drug Co.
William H. Buchanan a western New York union leader and 1907 Democratic assembly candidate in Chautauqua county argues against shifting labor votes to Bryan via Gompers. He asserts union labor supports stable business and warns that electing disruptive statesmen harms wages.
The special session enacts a local option law requiring county boards to order a special election on liquor prohibition when petitions are filed. Ballots must mark yes or no to prohibit sale. two year gap enforced between elections. Also includes an unrelated health ad for Dr Shoop's Restorative via Hedges Drug Co.
An assorted page features promotional notes for Woodford's Sanitary Lotion with a druggist in Covington Indiana, a brief natural philosophy explanation of kettle noises from hot water, and an endorsement for DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve noted as the best for pits. Also mentions coal throwing, P J McMahon, and Castor.
An advertisement claims Zemo, a vegetable liquid for external use, cures itching skin diseases. It cites alleged cures of individuals including Jacob Frank and AR W Emergon and notes Bedgea Drug Co as the local agent in Missouri and Ohio.
The Philadelphia North American argues religion must not influence presidential fitness. It notes Taft’s Unitarian background and his wife’s Episcopalian faith, but stresses the constitutional ban on religious tests for public office and calls such inquiries inappropriate and harmful.
Short ad notes cows and live stock trading. Offers milch cows available for sale or exchange. Interested buyers are invited to call and view stock. other livestock assets also taken. Local dealer seeks buyers and consignments.
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